Water shortage and a bleak prospect

In summer, Dhaka dwellers face an acute water crisis. In many localities of the city water comes at a fixed time and people have to complete their work during that time. No matter how awkward the time may be, people have no choice. Even if it comes at midnight, they have to rush and collect water as much as possible.
In many places water is not available in the least. In such a situation people have to depend on WASA supply tanks. It is alarming to know that currently at least 40 per cent of the world's population suffer from acute water shortage. Those who are blessed with adequate water supply should be austere in its use; there should be no wastage.
Bangladesh, once known as a country of rivers, canals and ponds is now facing acute water crisis as we have been destroying water bodies around the city indiscriminately. Undoubtedly we are facing its bitter consequences. If we can preserve our existing water bodies and recover the lost ones, we can expect to see some positive changes in the future; otherwise a very scary future is lying ahead of us.
Iqbal Siddique
Shahjahanpur, Dhaka